joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Jamie George: There are certainly similarities to Japan

October 10, 2020

It’s not often Jamie George comes into an England camp at the end of the season on a low. Generally, he and his Saracens…

Match Report: Wasps 47 – 24 Bristol Bears

October 10, 2020

It has been a phenomenal season for Wasps. At their lowest Lee Blackett’s side found themselves in tenth, a far cry from the playoffs.

Wasps’ ‘winning environment’ driving them to the play-offs

October 9, 2020

When Lee Blackett took charge of Wasps, the side seemed a far cry away from the play-offs.

The ‘desperation’ and ‘gratitude’ of an England training camp

October 8, 2020

When England play the Barbarians in just over two weeks time, it would be close to eight months since their 33-30 victory over Wales.

“You have to err on the side of caution” – Sale Sharks vs Worcester Warriors

October 5, 2020

Since Thursday night, the debate has rumbled on. Almost two weeks after Sale’s Premiership Rugby Cup victory over Harlequins, it emerged that 16 players…

Match Report: Wasps 46-5 Exeter Chiefs

October 4, 2020

Wasps secured their place in the Premiership playoffs with a 46-5 win over first place Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena.

Chris Robshaw & Brad Barritt’s final day as Premiership players

October 4, 2020

With Harlequins and Saracens unable to qualify for the Premiership play-offs, this weekend marks the end of two storied careers in English club rugby.

Andy Uren Exclusive: Personally I would love to get to a Premiership Final

October 2, 2020

Andy Uren made his Bristol debut as a 17-year-old. Since then, he has remained as part of the squad, coming to the fore when…

Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears: Earning the right to be in the top four

September 30, 2020

Last Friday night, Bristol Bears’ Challenge Cup semi-final against Bordeaux went down to the wire. Only winning in extra time, Pat Lam’s players had…

Luke Treharne Exclusive – They have been pretty honest from the start

September 29, 2020

At the end of August, it was announced that the Welsh Rugby Union would be putting their sevens programme on pause.